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Acts of Love: a sizzling and sexy escapist romance perfect for summer

By Talulah Riley

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'An engaging love story with a truly unique heroine' - Heat. Perfect for fans of Curtis Sittenfeld's ELIGIBLE and David Nicholls' ONE DAY.

'I read this compulsively in one sitting - it's the best escapism you'll have all summer!' - Amazon reviewerACTS OF LOVE is a wonderfully romantic love story to make your heart soar, perfect for fans of Curtis Sittenfeld's Eligible.

Bernadette knows what she wants.

Tim is perfect, and she's always had a feeling that something is about to happen between them.

He might have just announced his engagement to the sickeningly wonderful Elizabeth, but the ring's not on his finger yet.

And when Elizabeth starts meddling in Bernie's own love life, she knows it's time to act.

Talulah Riley is and actress, writer, and director. ACTS OF LOVE is her first novel. Twitter: @TalulahRiley

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9781473637894

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11 Aug 2016

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A bold story of love and deception, with a fascinating main character — Woman's Own

[An] elegantly written debut... Riley is obviously super smart and has an old-fashioned, modernist sort of style that makes you think. I loved it. — Daily Mail

A refreshing love story about the importance of independence and destiny — Marie Claire

A fluid and engaging love story with a truly unique heroine — Heat

It is a weaving tale of will-they-wont-they that Riley spins here, one that I found myself unable to put down... this novel certainly meets expectations. — The Book Bag

Acts of Love is a total joy. [Talulah Riley] is an absolute force of nature. As is her lead character. Read and revel — Eva Rice, author of The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets

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